Career Advisor - E99391

University of California; Cheney (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Washington University is seeking a skilled Career Advisor to support students and alumni across Cheney and Spokane campuses. You will guide students in identifying strengths, exploring opportunities, and preparing for internships and full‑time careers through personalized coaching and programmatic initiatives.

Reporting to the Assistant/Associate Director, you will collaborate with college faculty, staff, and career planning teams to deliver resources, workshops, and events that advance

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree and ability to collaborate with others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across diverse audiences.
• Technologically proficient with data knowledge and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide career advising to EWU students and alumni, serving Cheney and Spokane campuses.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support career-connected learning and events.
• Develop and manage career-related educational resources and materials.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Data knowledge

CCSP (within 1 year)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CCSP credential within 1 year

Job description

Job Title:

Career Advisor - E99391

Location:

Cheney

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Anticipated Start Date:

As soon as possible

Work Schedule Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

M-F 8a-5p; with occasional nights

Term of Appointment:

12 Months

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Career Advisor. At Eastern Washington University, we believe every student has the potential to discover a meaningful path toward a fulfilling career and purposeful life. As a Career Advisor at The Region's Polytechnic, you will play a vital role in helping students identify their strengths, explore opportunities, and confidently navigate their academic and professional journeys. Through individualized coaching, innovative programming, and collaborative partnerships across campus, you will empower students to translate their education into impactful careers while advancing EWU's commitment to student success, belonging, and experiential learning.

Reporting to the Assistant/Associate Director-Career Services, the Career Advisor will serve as the liaison to one of EWU’s four colleges. The incumbent will manage the Career Center relationship with the assigned college and ensure that the college’s faculty, staff, and students are being served by the Career Center at a level consistent with the other three colleges.

The Career Advisor will represent the Career Center on both Cheney and Spokane campuses to provide general and program-specific career advising to current EWU students and alumni. This position will participate as a member of the career planning team to provide career assistance to EWU students and alumni, and will develop, manage, and implement educational resources for career development.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for student and alumni success as well as commitment to helping very diverse groups articulate and realize their goals.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary for this position is $55,000.

In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits-briefing/benefits/insurance/

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin as they are received. A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.

Shape Futures. Empower Students. Build Community.

About Eastern Washington University:

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region’s polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands‑on learning that leads to in‑demand careers. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, theSIERRbuilding which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences. In addition,EWUprograms can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college‑bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’26 - ’27 College of Distinction (CoD), the second consecutive year it has received the national recognition.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement:

At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.

Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.

At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.

From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

Conditions of Employment:

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment. All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. This position is covered by the Public School Employees’ of Washington Collective Bargaining Agreement: https://in.ewu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2021/07/Eastern-Washington-University-PSE-CBA-2021-2024-FINAL.pdf. After starting employment, employees will be required to complete training. Training will be made available either in person or via Zoom, and you will be contacted at a later date with further details once the schedule has been finalized.

Physical Demands:

To obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical demands, email [e-mail].

Protective Equipment:

University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others
• Technologically proficient: strong computer skills including data knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person, including one-onone advising, group facilitation, and delivering presentations to audiences with differing needs and backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public
• Willingness to obtain CCSP (Certified Career Services Provider) credential within one year of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Two years equivalent experience in higher education, preferably in career services, advising, or teaching capacities
• Experience with online resource development
• Experience building and maintaining productive relationships with stakeholders across the campus community
• Current CCSP credential

Special Instructions to Applicants:

It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process. Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.
1. Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide the information in a bulleted list or as a table within your cover letter.
2. Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
3. Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
4. Mission Statement Response - EWU’s mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first‑generation, Pell‑eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?
5. Please do not upload resumes that include photos of yourself.

Proposed Job Duties & Responsibilities

50% Responsibility / Duty

Provide career advising to EWU Students and alumni

• Provide general and industry‑focused career advising services to students and alumni
• Prepare students professionally for internships and full‑time professional employment
• Assist students and alumni with use and troubleshooting the web‑based career management system
• Maintain supervisor determined office hours at Cheney and/or Spokane campuses to serve a wide range of students and alumni
• Provide on‑site services to assigned college to increase student engagement with career development resources
• Create a presence within assigned college by acting as a liaison to faculty and staff, assisting them in developing career development components
• Conduct workshops, networking events, or class presentations on career‑related topics: resumes, cover letters, interviewing tips, job search strategies, evaluating compensation, and professional development.
• Provide on‑site services to other campus constituents (residence halls, SAIL, etc.) as needed which, may require alternative scheduling to coincide with student schedules
• Document appointments

Essential Duty?Yes

30% Responsibility / Duty

Collaborate with colleagues to support career-connected learning

• Impact retention by reducing the number of undecided students regarding their major and career plan through education, outreach, and informed decision‑making
• Collaborate and support career development staff to plan campus‑wide workshops, career fairs, employer panels, etc.
• Support EWU’s Eagle Career Networking mentoring platform
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks
• Collaborate with faculty to identify employers for potential internships and full‑time jobs to hand off to the employer relations team
• Work occasional evenings and weekends to participate in scheduled campus events

Essential Duty?Yes

20% Responsibility / Duty

Develop and manage career-related educational resources

• Develop and promote both web-based and hard copy career development resources & reference material
• Develop and facilitate educational content to reflect current career development trends
• Build workshop and presentation content
• Organize mock interviews and schedule professional speakers and other program‑focused programming as needed
• Assist other Career Center staff in planning campus‑wide career events

Essential Duty?Yes